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December 27, 2018
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InDesign - how to tell pixel width from other items besides measure tool

  • December 27, 2018
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There might already be an answer for this question on this forum, sorry if there is. I'm looking for a feature that Sketch has where you can tell the pixel length from another item/object on the page (hold Alt/Option) and it will tell you this information without having to use a measure tool which is tedious. Does InDesign have this or is there a release that is planning on adding this? It's probably the most useful feature that Sketch has which is why I prefer it over InDesign for some tasks (haven't tried XD yet, on my TO-DO list).

Thanks for any suggestions!

Justin

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Correct answer BobLevine

Hover the gap tool between the two objects and hold your mouse button down. The gap will be displayed.

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BobLevine
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Community Expert
December 27, 2018

Have you looked in the info panel?

Barb Binder
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Community Expert
December 27, 2018

Hi Justin:

You can right click each of the rulers to change them to pixels (or just change the units to pixels in Preferences > Units & Increments). Then select an object and the width and height will be displayed as pixels.

~Barb

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
Participant
December 27, 2018

Sorry let me clarify my question probably wasn't worded that great. I'm trying to tell the distance between objects on my page automatically without having to use a measure tool and guides which is time consuming. Please see attached screenshot from Sketch. showing this.

Participant
December 27, 2018

Hover the gap tool between the two objects and hold your mouse button down. The gap will be displayed.


Yes! That is what i'm looking for, it's not automatic but isn't as cumbersome as using the ruler and guides. Thank you!